1a·1o·spread 0.00·8 hr agoentertainment·via Fox News8 hr agoNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Legendary comedian Johnny Carson held political convictions like any other American. But when the "on air" light came on, he kept them off the show.His longtime neighbor and weekly tennis partner, Howard Smith, is pulling back the curtain on the "King of Late Night’s" private life to reveal a man who refused to weaponize his platform, despite his own strong views."He felt that his job was to entertain people," Smith told Fox News Digital, adding that Carson avoided politics because it could alienate viewers. "That's why he never got into talking about politics at all." Smith is the author of the 2025 book "My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with Johnny Carson and Friends." The pal of Carson said that modern late-night comics try to make up for a lack of comedy by getting political. Speaking bluntly of the ongoing controversy with host Jimmy Kimmel, Smith stated, "I’m not a Jimmy Kimmel fan." Carson’s philosophy was on display during the 1981 Oscars, held a day after the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Authorities said it’s the same location as the recent
1a·1o·spread 0.00·9 hr agoentertainment·via Space.com9 hr ago"Masters of the Universe" charges into theaters starting on June 5, 2026. (Image credit: Amazon MGM) The wonderful World of Eternia is positively brimming with heroic warriors, courageous robots, strange mutants, nefarious necromancers, beastly companions, and the coolest command post under the sun, Castle Greyskull.To introduce fans both young and old to this colorful and chaotic realm, Amazon MGM Studios has compiled two new "Masters of the Universe" video featurettes that present an excellent opportunity to get up close and personal with all the iconic characters that you'll see when this Travis Knight-directed spectacle lands on June 5, 2026.Article continues below Heroes of Eternia Masters of the Universe | Heroes of Eternia - Featurette - YouTube Watch On Adapted from the popular Mattel toy line, Saturday morning spinoff cartoon series, and Hollywood feature film of the ‘80s, this latest live-action incarnation of "Masters of the Universe" is quickly becoming our most anticipated summer release, and the more we see of its sweet sci-fi sorcery, the more we're convinced it will connect with enthusiastic audiences looking for some good old-fashioned escapism.In these two new behind-the-scenes videos titled "Heroes of Eternia" and "Forces of Evil," we're given a speed-run tour of the
1a·1o·spread 0.00·2 hr agoentertainment·via TechCrunch2 hr agoThe organization behind the Academy Awards released new Oscar rules on Friday, including several that address the use of generative artificial intelligence. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said that only performances “credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” will be eligible for Academy Awards. Similarly, the academy said that screenplays must be “human-authored” to be eligible. The academy also said it has the right to request more information about a film’s AI usage and “human authorship.” These rule changes come as an independent film is in the works with an AI-generated version of Val Kilmer, as AI “actress” Tilly Norwood keeps making headlines, and as new video models are causing at least a few filmmakers to make sweeping declarations of despair. AI was also one of the main sticking points in the actors’ and writers’ strikes back in 2023. Outside Hollywood, at least one novel has been pulled by its publisher due to the apparent use of AI, and other writers’ groups are declaring that AI usage makes work ineligible for awards.
1a·1o·spread 0.00·2 hr agoentertainment·via Fox News2 hr agoNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lisa Kudrow's breakout role in "Friends" is still bringing in the big bucks over 30 years after it first aired in 1994.During a recent interview with The Times in London, the 62-year-old revealed she and the rest of the cast of "Friends" continue to earn $20 million a year in residuals from the show."Because Phoebe Buffay was so great?" Kudrow jokingly guessed as to why the dollar amount is so high, referencing her character from the show."Friends" first premiered in September 1994, and was an immediate breakout hit, and reportedly was ringing in 25 million viewers each week. Kudrow shared that the cast of "Friends" still receives $20 million in residuals every year. (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for HBO Max)'FRIENDS' STAR MATTHEW PERRY'S DEATH ONE YEAR LATER: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INVESTIGATIONDespite its popularity, Kudrow shared she had never actually watched the show, telling the outlet she wanted to watch it after her former co-star, Matthew Perry, died in October 2023."Before, I only saw what I did wrong or could have done better," she explained. "But for the first time I truly appreciated just how great it was. I felt I
1a·1o·spread 0.00·7 hr agoentertainment·via Fox News7 hr agoNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! "Michael" was a blockbuster with a carefully drawn line.The film, a global box-office hit, ends with Michael Jackson’s 1988 "Bad" Tour performance at Wembley Stadium and does not cover later controversies in his life.The big-budget film, which faced production mishaps, brought in $97 million in the U.S. and $120.4 million overseas. The $217.4 million global opening shattered the record for a music biopic debut. However, critics slammed the film for glossing over some of the less convenient aspects of Jackson’s life. It scored 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences were far more enthusiastic. "Michael" earned an "A-" CinemaScore.As audiences flocked to theaters, here’s what happened after the curtain fell.LIFE OF MICHAEL JACKSON: THE 'KING OF POP' FROM HIS START WITH JACKSON 5, MASSIVE SOLO HITS, HIS SCANDALS Michael Jackson performs during the "Bad" tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 3, 1988. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Jaafar Jackson portrays Michael Jackson in the movie "Michael." (Lionsgate)1993 - First major allegationsThe allegations involving Jordan Chandler in 1993 marked a turning point in Michael Jackson’s life and public image. Chandler alleged instances of sexual abuse in interviews with police and psychiatrists.The case
1a·1o·spread 0.00·2 hr agoentertainment·via Fox News2 hr agoNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Goldie Hawn can't help thinking about why kids today lack "grit" when she reflects on her own childhood.During a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" the 80-year-old actress spoke about the freedom she had in her childhood, noting "there were no tablets" and she and her friends were left to come up with different ways to have fun."We understood that we got in trouble. We had the kids together," she said. "We didn't have anybody looking at us, following us. We were alive and figuring out having the best day and I will never forget it. And kids aren't doing that today."The actress shared that her new book, "The After-School Kindness Crew," which aims to teach children about mindfulness, kindness and joy, "shows how kids can be together, relating together, solving problems together," which she says "is how you create more grit and critical thinking in your prefrontal cortex." Hawn shared kids today lack "grit" because they aren't left alone with other kids to work together to solve problems. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)KATE HUDSON IS TEACHING KIDS NOT TO ‘LEAN ON FAMILY’ FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORTIn the book, the characters can also
